Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Malaysia has teased a new collaboration with the upcoming sci-fi film Predator: Badlands.
MOONTON said in a release that, as a part of this, MLBB and the Predator universe will “intersect across multiple touchpoints.”
While full details of the partnership haven’t been announced, players can expect official live broadcasts and an exclusive fan screening of the film. Predator: Badlands is set to be released on November 6th. Therefore, further details should be announced later this month.
This partnership comes after MPL Malaysia’s similar crossover with Tron: Ares, which wrapped up on October 5th. This included an offline activation at the MPL Malaysia Season 16 arena.
“Predator: Badlands is the league’s second crossover with a major Disney franchise this season (the first being TRON: Ares),” said Krystal Tan, Head of Business Development for Malaysia Esports at MOONTON Games. “This is a testament to how MPL Malaysia and esports have evolved into cultural mainstays that resonate deeply with today’s youth.”
These collaborations come as MPL Malaysia ditches its legacy promotion and relegation league format to adopt a franchised model from 2026 onwards. The developer has stated that the region will receive an ‘enhanced’ franchise format, suggesting that it may differ from the current MPL structures in the Philippines and Indonesia.
“As we prepare for an ‘enhanced franchised format’ next season, this partnership represents the bold, creative direction we’re taking to elevate both the fan experience and the ecosystem as a whole,” added Tan.
“We’re already beyond competition in esports; now, we’re aiming to be Malaysia’s number one sports entertainment product for young people.”
Mobile Legends Also Announces ‘Children of MLBB’
With MLBB celebrating its ninth anniversary this month, the game also recognised a line-up of 13 top Malaysian creators through a slogan: the Children of MLBB.
It is headlined by Muhammad ‘Soloz’ Faris Zakaria, whose life story was the inspiration for the movie Game of Life.
Other creators include Muhammad ‘LitharaLala’ Farhan, Mohammad ‘Makdi‘ Hamdi, Amirul ‘Feekz‘ Shafiq, Andi ‘Peakhyung‘ Alfian, Ding ‘DJY‘ Jia Yong, Muhd Bisyar ‘Yennete‘ Al Hafii, Wan Nur Adibah ‘Dibo‘ Humairah, Fahri ‘Ombong‘ Haha, and more.
